Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:4
This verse mentions that God is with the Israelites to fight against their enemies and save them, which contradicts Judges 13:1 where God delivers them into the hands of the Philistines.
Deuteronomy 20:4: For the LORD your God [is] he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
Contradiction with Psalm 46:1
This verse states God is a present help in trouble, contradicting the idea of God allowing oppression in Judges 13:1.
Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse assures that God will strengthen and help, contradictory to the situation in Judges 13:1 where the Israelites are oppressed.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse speaks of God’s plans to prosper and not harm, which contrasts the oppression faced by the Israelites in Judges 13:1.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Romans 8:31
This verse suggests that if God is for us, no one can be against us, conflicting with the oppression described in Judges 13:1.
Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
Paradox #1
This verse shows a pattern where people repeatedly make the same mistakes and face the same punishment. It seems unfair or contradictory because it does not address why they keep failing, and it might suggest that they are punished for something beyond their control or understanding.